Senior data manager and analyst

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Role Description:We are seeking a Senior Data Manager and Analyst to join the Exploration Geospatial Data Management Solutions Division of Exploration.The Exploration Geospatial Data Management Solutions Division is responsible for overseeing the development and use of data systems within our client.In addition, ensuring effective data management, formulating data capturing, governance, quality, analytics as well as automation techniques.Also, managing Exploration’s structured, unstructured and geospatial data.The data analyst’s primary role is to visualize and interpret data, analyze results and take steps to ensure that the data is governed and of good quality.Responsibilities:Create and enforce policies for effective data management.Design data visualization solutions to monitor structured, unstructured and geospatial data and track Exploration business processes.Champion development and deployment of data analytics solutions to support business decision making.Assist with technical reports and data structuring when neededPerform data exploration and analysis to detect data quality and integrity issues, provide solutions to measure and correct defects.Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis, to enhance data integrity and security, with attention to all technical aspectsContribute to Exploration data business processes, identify gaps and recommend improvements.Lead and manage projects that support the digital transformation.Conduct meetings with Exploration business stakeholders and gather data management requirements.Serve as a data management representative and facilitate communication between the application developers and business stakeholders.Mentor young professionals.Requirements:As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field from a recognized and approved program.You will have a minimum of 10 years professional experience in data analysis or data management, preferably in the oil and gas exploration industry.You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the DAMA data management framework. CDMP certification is preferred.You must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.Knowledge of relational and/or dimensional database models is also necessary. You must be able to write complex SQL queries.Experience with big data is preferred.Experience with BI/data analytics software is preferred.Experience with geology and geophysics software is preferred.Understanding of enterprise data architecture is preferred.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.